[quote=Kathy N]Are you machine appliquing? You could put a layer of batting behind the center part so it would give it additional poof. You could use a full piece of the white on white behind the applique too, add your batting and then the solid white and blue applique on top.[/quote
yes machine quilting if I applique the "sign" to the white on white with batting between will that not make it too thick? plan on using a full sheet of white on white bought 108" white on white backing to use on the front